MAIN TEMPLES Angkor WatBuilt in the 12th century in traditional Khmer style with thousands of stone carvings and beautiful lotus-like towers that stand 65 metres tall; Angkor Wat is the most recognised and well preserved of all the temples. It’s a symbol of national pride – so important to Cambodia it features on the flag…
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Hoi An, Central Vietnam
ANCIENT TOWN The UNESCO World Hertigate site of Hoi An’s Ancient Town sits on the Thu Bon River. It was a vibrant trading port between from the 15th to 19th century. During the day explore the labyrinth of canary yellow buildings and beautiful temples. When the sunsets, the town is lit up with hundreds of…
Welcome to Thailand
TOP THINGS TO DO IN THAILAND Thailand is famous for its food. Take a cooking class and recreate your favourite dishes at home. Visit beautiful Buddhist temples and learn about the country’s main religion Explore the busy city of Bangkok – visit the Grand Palace and Moon Bar. Laze on the beautiful beaches of Koh…
Choosing between Thailand’s Islands and Beaches
GULF ISLANDS & EASTERN BEACHES Perfect weather in the summer months. The mainland town of Surat Thani has ferry services to all three islands. You can also fly into Samui and Phangan. Koh Tao A long-time favourite with backpackers for diving and snorkeling. Koh Phangan Every month thousands head for Haad Rin beach to dance…
Phi Phi Islands, Thai Islands
FIND YOUR WAY Phi Phi is made up of two islands. Phi Phi Don is the inhabited island you’ll arrive at. Far from the rustic island hideway she used to be, the island has been hastily built up despite plans to protect it after the 2004 tsunami. Anyone who visited the island a few years…
Koh Lanta, Thai Islands
FIND YOUR WAY When people talk about Koh Lanta, they are normally refering to Lanta Yai, the largest of the 52 islands that make up the Lanta district. Until you get to the southern part of the island the roads are very flat, so it’s a good place to rent your first scooter. It’s a…
Ho Chi Minh City, Southern Vietnam
HISTORICAL SITES Central Post Office A large yellow building with green shutters this French Colonial building still runs as the city’s main post office Notre Dame Cathedral One of the most famous buildings in the city, the cathedral was built in the 1880’s made entirely of French materials. One of a few Catholic churches in…
Welcome to Cambodia
CAMBODIA Stunning temples, rugged forests and castaway islands, Cambodia is a treasure waiting to be explored. TOP THINGS TO DO IN CAMBODIA Explore the stunning temples of Angkor Relax on postcard beaches Sample traditional Khmer cuisine EXPLORE BY AREA Siem Reap & Temples of Angkor Battambang & Northwest Phnom Penh Cambodia’s Islands & Beaches Eastern…
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Angkor National MuseumUseful to understand the Khmer empire before visiting the temple ruins. Cambodia Landmine MuseumProceeds go to mine-awareness campaigns.Towards the end of the Khmer Rouge regime and in the two decades that followed, thousands of mines were laid across Cambodia. Today, many mines have been cleared but millions still remain with most in the…
Welcome to Myanmar
MYANMAR Long isolated from the outside world, Myanmar is something of a throwback to what all of Southeast Asia used to be like. It’s another, older world. The countryside is dotted with tiny villages and pagodas while cities host crumbling colonial buildings next glittering temples. Amongst all this history are hasty developments, particularly in Yangon…
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